Creighton guard Josh Jones is “doing well” but remains hospitalized Friday after he passed out during warmups about 30 minutes before the Bluejays' game against in-state rival Nebraska.

"Josh's condition has stabilized, and he is in the process of being transferred to Omaha for additional testing,” Creighton coach Greg McDermott said midday Friday in a statement. “His health is our number one priority right now, but he will be off the court until results of some further testing comes in. We appreciate the support and well-wishes from across the state and nation and look forward to his return to health."

Creighton's Josh Jones, who has a history of heart problems, was hospitalized after passing out in pregame warmups. (AP Photo)

Jones was diagnosed with a bacterial infection -- infective endocarditis -- early in his senior year at Omaha Central High School. He underwent open-heart surgery in September 2007 to replace his aortic valve with one formed from cow tissue.

He resumed playing basketball in December 2007 and hadn't had any heart issues since. It is not known whether his feinting spell Thursday night has any connection to his previous heart issues.

"I want to let everyone know that I am in good spirits and doing well,” Jones said in a statement Friday. “The support from Bluejay nation has been overwhelming and proves what the Creighton family is all about."

Jones, a 6-2 senior from Omaha, is averaging 7.0 points and 2.4 rebounds while playing 19.6 minutes per game for No. 16 Creighton. His teammates were able to focus on the game Thursday night and easily handled Nebraska, 64-42.